Short Walks

Keen to explore the stunning Cheshire and Warrington countryside but short on time (or energy)? Be inspired by our list of short walks, all shorter than 5km long, below. With great options spanning the Anderton Nature Park, to Maiden Castle, and to Bosley Cloud, they provide the perfect sample of what our picturesque county has to offer!

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Lindow Common - Walks for All

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Wilmslow

Lindow Common is a small area of heathland on the outskirts of Wilmslow.

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Taste of Chester Food Walking Tours

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Chester

The goal is to provide you with the ultimate, off the beaten track, food and cultural experience. These guided walking tours offer a relaxed unique and memorable food tasting experience through historic Chester.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Riverside

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Off Manchester Road, Macclesfield

Situated in the delightful Bollin Valley, the Macclesfield Riverside Park provides a recreational park close to the heart of the town. The park has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife.

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Spike Island & West Bank Promenade

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Cheshire, Widnes

Spike Island is open parkland, with items of industrial archaeological interest and a canal.
Orienteering courses suitable for wheelchair users.
Tactile maps available from Visitor Centre.

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Joey the Swan - Walks for All

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Crewe

This attractive area of open countryside and parkland is rich in wildlife, including ancient trees and a wildflower garden planted by the volunteers of Wistaston Conservation Group.

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A Circular Walk around Maiden Castle, Bickerton

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Bickerton

This short but spectacular circuit explores the very best of arguably the finest section of the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge. Ascend through purple heather and bilberries to the ramparts of Maiden Castle hillfort.

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Walks for all - Stanney Woods Local Nature Reserve

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Ellesmere Port

Stanney Woods is an ancient woodland of oak and silver birch, with some hazel and holly. It is an excellent site for bird watching and exceptionally good for fungi in autumn.

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The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail

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Chester

The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail is a self-guided Treasure Hunt which will get you exploring around this historical city. If you’re looking for things to do with family and friends when visiting Chester then this is the activity for you!

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Walks for All - Nantwich Riverside Park

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Nantwich

The riverside area of Nantwich offers a pleasant walk alongside the River Weaver and around Nantwich Lake within easy access of the historic town centre.

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Neston Town Trail

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Neston

Once a major port and more recently an important centre for coal mining, Neston today is a pleasant market town on the Wirral Peninsula.

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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 2

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Holmes Chapel

All around Holmes Chapel there are woods, rivers, meadows and paths away from the traffic. You can enjoy nature during a quiet stroll or walk and chat with friends and family, all for FREE!

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Alsager Series No. 4 – Borrowpit Meadow

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Alsager

Pleasant walking through woods, by pools and with views afar.

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The Foodie Family Walking Tour

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Northgate Street, Chester

Visit a variety of carefully selected city based independents, sampling amazing food and drink as you go!

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Bosley Cloud

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Congleton

A circular 4 km / 2½ mile walk right up onto the top of Bosley Cloud with stunning views over the Cheshire Plain.

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Shropshire Union Canal - Walks for All

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Nantwich

This level canal towpath offers an elevated position for views over Nantwich town and the surrounding Cheshire plain countryside.

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Walks for All - Tegg's Nose

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Macclesfield

Discover Tegg’s Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire East’s wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Forest

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Macclesfield

Macclesfield Forest is the last remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield and is now a working forest managed by United Utilities.

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Marbury Country Walk

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Whitchurch

Starting from the Swan Inn in the middle of the village of Marbury this delightful country walk climbs gently to the top of Wirswall Hill and back down to the village.

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Easy Walks around Holmes Chapel - Route 1

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Holmes Chapel

All around Holmes Chapel there are woods, rivers, meadows and paths away from the traffic. You can enjoy nature during a quiet stroll or walk and chat with friends and family, all for FREE!

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Victorian Chester Trail

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Chester

What the Dickens! It's a trail around Victorian Chester – or it's not all Black & White (although a lot of it is) Chester's famous black and white buildings attract visitors from across the world..

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